Although both the spirit and letter of the IDEA prefer application of positive behavioral supports and interventions, there are situations for which suspension or expulsion are a school’s only options. But these disciplinary removals must be conducted in compliance with IDEA requirements, state laws and local policy. In this 90-minute recorded audio conference, school attorney Jose Martín spells out how to suspend and expel IDEA-eligible students in a legally defensible manner, and the common legal pitfalls you may encounter.

Going "beyond the basics," you and your staff will learn:

• How to decipher the often confusing rule on accumulation of suspension days
• Practical tips to avoid liability for excessive suspensions
• A step-by-step process for lawful suspensions
• The role of state laws and local school policy
• Required notices to parents
• The dual nature of state and federal due process requirements for expulsions
• How to plan and implement IDEA services during expulsions
• How to avoid some lesser-known problems in implementing the expulsion process